Trim and cut felled trees and Maintain Chainsaws
The following unit outcomes will be achieved by completing this course:
FWPCOT2254: Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273: Trim and cut felled trees
Course Summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and complete operator maintenance.
The unit applies to individuals who trim and cut felled trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. With the exception of minor forest produce, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations.
Elements Covered
- Prepare for trimming and cutting felled trees
- Assess felled trees visually
- Plan cutting felled trees
- Use a chainsaw to trim and cut felled trees
- Complete equipment maintenance
Training
All training is conducted by a qualified staff member.
The Training will follow a set format and cover all Elements and performance criteria set out in this unit. Learning resources will be provided to clients on confirmation of booking into this course.
Assessment
A knowledge-based theory/classroom session ending with an examination needs to be completed before any practical training or assessment session is offered. Due to the dangerous nature of this unit of competency, candidates will move to practical training/assessment only after completing the theory session.
Additional Information
Public courses are only offered in the southern part of the state. Please see our calendar for the next course date.
Private courses can be arranged by contacting us; these courses can be conducted across the whole of the state.
Minimum numbers apply for this course.
Trim and cut felled trees unit descriptor